on all fours
Example Sentences
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I went in probably on all fours just because I was tired.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
He explained how a person could be constantly tripping over debris and obstructions and at times having to go "on all fours" to try to get through the tunnel.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
The agile robot dog springs up on all fours, takes a step forward and charges at the tense crowd at a Tokyo exhibit, held back by a simple yet strong metal chain.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
Although its limbs were not preserved, the researchers believe it moved on all fours, similar to related species.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2025
I crawled over the bonnet toward her, on all fours.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
